Media Production Studio Equipment
The tabs below show equipment available for use in the Media Production Studio at Hodges Library. This equipment cannot be checked out of the library and is available to anyone using the Media Production Studio. Contact the Studio if you have questions or need a consultation.
Canon T7i DSLR
Mid-Level Video Camera
All levels of Photography
Can match shooting modes with T5i
Needs:|
Battery
32g memory card
Canon Lens Kit
Associated Items:
ll Lights/Speedlight (on-camera flash)
All Mics
All tripods
Card Reader
Tips: For video, use manual focus. Autofocus will search for movement causing unwanted visuals and sound in your footage.
Canon T5i DSLR
Mid-Level Video Camera
All levels of Photography
Can match shooting modes with T7i
Needs:|
Battery
32g memory card
Canon Lens Kit
Associated Items:
ll Lights/Speedlight (on-camera flash)
All Mics
All tripods
Card Reader
Tips: For video, use manual focus. Autofocus will search for movement causing unwanted visuals and sound in your footage.
This kit is perfect for interviews and shoots that require or benefit from 2 camera angles. It includes 2 cameras and 2 lav mics that work together with one receiver.
2 Panasonic Camcorders
Needs:
2 Panasonic batteries
6 AA batteries
2 tripods
*SD cards are included in the kit case
Associated Items:
All lights
Card reader
All mics (if extra are needed)
Tips:
For interviews, consider composing your shots with one camera in tight on your subject and the other camera medium, showing a bit more atmosphere.
The One Stop Shot is a stand that has lights mounted and spaces to attach camera and microphone. It enables you to do a basic shot or interview using 1 stand with all equipment needed mounted to it.
Associated Items:
All cameras
Smartphone accessories
All mics
Tips:
Orange Tape =DO NOT TOUCH
Green Tape =OK TO ADJUST
Wheel the stand to the desired location in the space.
Attach camera, smartphone, or tablet.
Attach the microphone to the mount and plug into camera.
Adjust the light to be up and facing out at 45-degree angle.
Plug in, turn on light, and adjust the brightness and temperature.
Genaray Spot Lights
Continuous light source for photo and video. Superior beam control. Great for creative applications & eliminating spill & shadow.
Needs:
light stand
2 batteries per light or light cables
Associated Items:
All cameras
Light meter
White balance disc
Gels
Scrim
Flag
Tips:
Spotlight and barn doors eliminate unwanted lightspill.
Eliminates shadows associated with larger LED panels.
Octobox
Great for photography/portrait lighting. Use with Alien Bees strobe. Diffuses and enlarges lightsource.
Needs:
Mounts on the Alien Bees Strobe
Associated Items:
Alien Bees Strobe
Canon/DSLR cameras
Tips:
For photography. Great for portraiture.
The octobox diffuses the light into pleasing soft, even light. When used properly, it reduces harsh shadows.
The closer the softbox is to the model or subject, the softer the light appears.
Can emulate window light.
Creates round catchlights in the eyes.
Shoot-thru
Canon Speedlight
On-camera flash for photography.
Needs:
4 x AA battery
Associated Items:
Canon cameras
Alien Bess Strobe
Scrim
Flag
Tips:
Photography: Adds light via powerful flash.
Place on camera’s hotshoe.
The pop-up flash on most cameras is weaker than a speedlight and emits light directly forward. An external flash will allow you to rotate the flash head to “bounce” light off a suitable object like a wall, ceiling, or reflector. This can give you a larger light source meaning the light will be much softer than the on board flash can give you.
Macro Twin Flash
Specialty on-camera flash for macro photography.
Needs:
4 x AA battery
Associated Items:
Canon cameras and Tabletop cyclorama
Tips:
Photography: Adds light via powerful flash.
Place on camera’s hotshoe.
Great for macro photography - photographing/lighting small objects such as insects, fishing lures, plants, etc.
Both left and right flashes can be set individually.
Ask about diffusion methods.
Seconic Light Meter
Used to measure existing or introduced light to help ensure proper exposure.
Needs:
1 x AA battery
Associated Items:
All cameras
All lights
Tips:
Photography/Video
Used to measure light.
Measures the ambient light or light from a direct light source.
Calculates shutter speed and aperture values for correct exposure.
5-in-1 Reflector
Use to bounce, diffuse, or reflect light onto your subject.
Needs:
Light Stand or boom stand
clamps
Associated Items:
All cameras
All lights
Tips:
Use to bounce light onto your subject.
Great for headshots.
The center section, the scrim, can be used as a light modifier by shooting light through it. This will, soften, spread, and diffuse the light.
Sennheiser Wireless Lav Mic
Picks up 360 degrees of sound. Inconspicuos. Great for interviews.
Needs:
4 x AA batteries
Associated Items:
All cameras
Zoom H4N
Tips:
Great for isolating the sound/voice.
Works well with moving talent.
Clip mic part upside-down to eliminate plosives, (hard P, B, T, and S sounds when speaking).
Audio-Technica ATR 1200
Front-focused pick-up. Great for vocals and instruments. Zoom H4N Digital Audio Recorder Records in MP3 or WAV. Use with most mics or stand-alone for pro-level audio quality.
Associated Items:
All cameras
Zoom H4N
Tips:
Cardioid - unidirectional pick-up pattern
Can be used as a prop.
Designed for advanced amateur use, the ATR1200 delivers clear, natural sound for vocals & instruments.
Zoom H4N Digital Audio Recorder
Records in MP3 or WAV. Use with most mics or stand-alone for pro-level audio quality.
Needs:
2 x AA Batteries
32g Memory Card ONLY
Associated Items:
All Cameras
All Mics
Headphones
Accessory L Bracket
Tips: Four-Track Audio Recording for Music, Film, Podcasting, and Beyond. Incredibly natural-sounding preamps, and a super-low noise floor, you can record everything from the Indy 500 to the fluttering of a hummingbird with extraordinary realism. If your audio quality is important to your project, us the Zoom H4N with any mic or camera to boost your capture to the pro level. Or use as a secondary audio capture device while also recording with a mic directly into your camera.
ART USB Pre-amp
Amplifies audio signals and gives fine-tune control options. Allows DSLR audio to be monitored with headphones.
Needs:
1 x 9v battery
Associated Items:
DSLR cameras
Headphones
Personal Computer
Tips:
Audio interface: Can be used to control and record directly into a PC.
Great for connecting mics to the DSLR cameras with the ability to fine tune your audio inputs as well as the ability to monitor the audio via headphones.
Our DSLR’s have no way to audibly monitor audio input. This is the solution.
Tripod Base
Tripod Base Support for the mini crane and cam slider.
Needs:
Cam Slider Mini crane
Associated Items:
Manfrotto fluid head
Sandbags
DSLR’s
Tips:
Photo or video.
Attach the cam slider or mini jib for cinematic and creative shots.
Be prepared to use the sandbags as counter-weight when using with the mini crane.
Tripod Dolly
Allows for creative, smooth tracking shots in video production. Not as smooth, but more versatile than the straight track & cam slider.
Needs:
Tripod
Associated Items:
All tripods
All cameras
Tips:
Attach to the bottom of a tripod for unrestricted cinematic movements.
In other words, you can smoothly roll the thing around.
Ikan Cam Slider
Allows for creative, smooth tracking shots in video production.
Needs:
Camera
Associated Items:
All cameras
S&V Tripod Base
Manfrotto Fluid Head
Tips: Can be used on the ground using the attached feet or mounted to the S&V tripod base. For pan and tilt options, use with the Manfrotto fluid head. Step 1 - attach the fluid head to the cam slider. Step 2 - remove the quick-release plate from the fluid head and screw on to the bottom of the camera. Step 3 - Attach the fluid head with camera to the cam slider.
Lilliput 4k Field Monitor
Helpful for maintaining focus and seeing all the details in your scene.
Needs:
1 battery
HDMI-HDMI or HDMI-HDMI Mini
Field Monitor accessories (for mounting)
Camera
Associated Items:
All Cameras
Tips: Can be mounted to a light stand or tripod as well as a camera. Use with the Sony PXW-FS5 or Panasonic HC-VX981 to monitor 4k video.
iPad Teleprompter
Upload your script to the iPad teleprompter software. Runs your script at chosen speed for easy reading.
Needs:
iPad with ProPrompter Software
Large Tripod in room
Associated Items:
Cameras
Large Tripod in room
Tips:
There is a designated tripod ready to attach the teleprompter to.
Use the large black top screw to attach the camera to the top of the teleprompter.
Use the provided washers to achieve a snug fit for certain camera types.
Dry-Erase Clapboard
Use to organize your takes and to sync your audio when using multiple cameras/audio devices.
Tips:
Clapping the board will create audio spikes that are visible in post-production editing, making it easy to line up multiple camera and audio sources.
Catalog your takes/shots with a dry erase marker in the provided boxes to identify your project segments or best takes.
